Jingle Bells Rock and Roll

* ARC Review *

Jingle Bells Rock and Roll by Evie Sterling

Sweet Christmas Kisses Series

Jingle Bell Rock and Roll is a cozy holiday romance that hits all the right notes! Gia, a rock star who’s always stressed about something, is trying to escape the chaos of her life—especially after a public breakup with her musician ex. So, she heads to her family’s inn in Blue Flag, NY, hoping for a quiet, holiday reset. With her is her best friend Bryn and Bryn’s broody twin brother, Kade, who also happens to be Gia’s bodyguard.

Kade is a former Navy SEAL who’s been through a lot and doesn’t talk much, but his protective, quiet strength is so swoon-worthy. He’s got a heart of gold and is willing to work on himself, but he’s clearly still stuck in the past. Meanwhile, Gia is the total opposite—she’s open and expressive, which makes their dynamic so fun to watch. The chemistry between them is undeniable, even though they’ve been hiding their feelings for years.

What I loved most about this story is that it flipped the typical rockstar romance trope on its head. Instead of the usual male rockstar/small-town girl combo, we get a female rockstar and her strong, silent bodyguard. It was such a refreshing change! Plus, who doesn’t love a man who lets you be yourself while fiercely protecting you at the same time?

The setting and side characters were such a great addition. The inn and small-town holiday vibes made everything feel warm and inviting. Bryn and the rest of the group had such sweet, genuine moments that added depth to the story. Every scene with them felt like a big hug.

Overall, this book is the perfect feel-good, clean romance with just the right amount of tension and heart. If you’re looking for a warm, holiday love story with swoon-worthy characters and a touch of Christmas magic, Jingle Bell Rock and Roll is the book for you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/4

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Blurb:

This Christmas, in Blue Flag, New York, the jingle bells aren’t the only things rocking and rolling.

As a rock star topping the charts, I’m used to my life being a non-stop show.

But this Christmas, I’m trading stadium lights for twinkling stars in my hometown of Blue Flag, New York.

My parents’ quaint mountain bed and breakfast is a far cry from the Hollywood hills, but it’s exactly the escape I need.

Accompanying me on this yuletide retreat are two people who keep my world spinning: Bryn, my best friend and personal assistant, and her twin brother Kade—my silent, smoldering bodyguard who’s had my heart racing since our teen years.

Kade, a former Navy SEAL, is about as excited to return to Blue Flag as a snowman is to sunbathe. His usual stoic demeanor has turned downright frosty.

But the temperature between us rises when a blizzard strands us at the inn, cutting off all communication.

Just as our silent night threatens to become something more, my ex-boyfriend makes a surprise appearance, turning our little Christmas getaway into a full-blown holiday rock opera.

With the storm outside and emotions swirling inside, this Christmas is shaping up to be anything but silent.

Will the season’s magic be enough to melt Kade’s icy exterior, or will this rockstar’s holiday hit all the wrong notes?

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